a network ahead. >>> right now on "news4 midday," former penn state assistant coach, jerry sandusky, waived his right to the case against him. he faces more than 50 charges of child sexual abuse. sandusky says he is innocence. his arraignment is scheduled for january 11th. >>> you might want to think twice before taking a drink. megan, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, barbara. the holiday season, a lot of parties take place. you have the office parties, and you have the christmas holiday concerts and the like. a lot of events people enjoy a few cocktails. police want to make sure if you are drinking you don't get behind the wheel. they will be out in full force looking for drunk drivers this holiday season. the holiday season, it's a festive time filled with parties and family gatherings, and out on area roadways it could be a dangerous time. last year in just a second half of december, 415 people were killed by drunk drivers nationwide. january widthers knows all too well the pain of such a loss. her 15-year-old daughter was killed by a drunk driver. >> my life is forever ch